This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 16:19

Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London. They are seeking suppliers for a framework agreement on Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film. The procurement is currently at the tender update stage with an estimated initial yearly expenditure of £1,796,000, totalling approximately £5,075,000 over the framework term. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 12 August 2026, with a submission portal open for electronic tender responses. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, focusing on the goods industry category, specifically in the realm of medical supplies within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those capable of providing products like medical chart paper and ultrasound film suitable for diagnostic and monitoring equipment. With a preference for businesses that demonstrate quality alongside competitive pricing—90% weight on price and 10% on social value—the framework is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Such engagement could significantly enhance business growth by leveraging a strategic partnership with NHS Supply Chain, offering substantial visibility and the potential for long-term contracts within the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film

Notice Description

This framework is for Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film including and not limited to those listed below. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that the initial expenditure under the Framework will be approximately PS1,796,000 excluding VAT in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term is approximately PS5,075,000 excluding VAT. The intended Lot Structure for this procurement is set out as follows: * Lot 1 - Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film The range of products available under the Framework Agreement includes medical chart paper, ultrasound film, and associated ink and ribbon film, for use with proprietary diagnostic and monitoring equipment to record or print patient outputs. Applications include, but are not limited to, cardiotocography (CTG), electrocardiogram (ECG), optical diagnostics, foetal monitoring, pulmonary testing, bladder scanning, urine analysis, refrigeration monitoring, defibrillator recording systems, and the printing of ultrasound scan images. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal as follows: REGISTRATION 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: Click on the 'Not Registered Yet' link to access the registration page. Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. PORTAL ACCESS If registration has been completed, login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers and select the following ITT: ITT_2258 - Project_1685 - Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film Please note: you must respond to ITT_2258 - Click on Express Interest. If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Candidates are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Help centre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: help_uk@jaggaer.com

Planning Information

In order to participate on our tenders please see our key requirements below: • ISO Certification • CE Certification and Declaration of Conformity certificates • Modern Slavery • Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) • Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment • Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) • Cyber Security We are seeking to engage with interested suppliers who can supply the Goods detailed in the Procurement description. Interested suppliers can express interest in the opportunity using the following link PORTAL ACCESS -Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// -Click on “SQs Open to All Suppliers” and search for the title of the procurement: Project_1685– Medical Chart Paper and Ultrasound Film 2027 Pre Market Engagement EXPRESSION OF INTEREST -Click on the ‘EXPRESS INTEREST’ button in the top right corner. -Answer the question in the Qualification Envelope. On receipt of an expression of interest, the Authority will issue the Supplier with a request for information (RFI) document. This document details the full product list of the products in-scope of this intended procurement activity and requests information from interested suppliers that will support the Authority in developing its approach to the procurement. The RFI requests information about the interested supplier(s): 1. Product Range Information and Corresponding Conformity/Governance Documentation. 2. Current market information; value and market share. Any future market related insights, such as (but not limited to) commodity/raw material potential changes, freight and general insights to the full supply chain. 3. Information provided regarding the current supply to which Trusts and centres 4. Information on preferred route with the NHS Supply Chain and lead time 5. Sustainability, including (but not limited to) resource efficiency, use of raw materials, packaging, carbon reduction and labour standards. All responses to the RFI must be supplied to the following email address: (MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk) and must include a reference to the applicable Lot number in the email title to enable this to be reviewed, by no later than 16:00 GMT on 3rd February 2026. IMPORTANT NOTE: all further communications in respect of this PME will be communicated via the MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk mailbox to Suppliers that have registered interest. For Lot 1 and Lot 2 it is intended that any initial expressions of interest will be reviewed alongside any supplier input via the RFI. Once reviewed you may be offered an opportunity to attend individual meetings. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please contact MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk. Meetings are optional and will be scheduled during the period 3rd February 2026 through to 16th February 2026. These individual meetings will discuss the above RFI objectives, and any other information that is deemed applicable to the Procurement/Sourcing Strategy. At this moment in time there is no plan to hold any Webinars, however once submitted information is reviewed from the RFI, we may deem it in the best interests of the supply chain to hold further engagement via Webinars. If this is the case, information to attend will be provided. For all Lots following on from RFI submissions and reviews we may deem it relevant to share the drafted product listing and product specification for feedback. Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period, contact the Authority to discuss the proposed procurement by way of email to MedicalChartPaper@supplychain.nhs.uk. All meeting requests must be made and concluded before 16.00 GMT on 16th February 2026. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058576-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30199330 - Continuous paper for computer printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,075,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2027 - 29 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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